About Time (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2013, About Time is a comedy, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Richard Curtis, running about 123 minutes. “What if every moment in life came with a second chance?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. They can't change history, but they can change what happens and has happened in their own lives. Thus begins the start of a lesson in learning to appreciate life itself as it is, as it comes, and most importantly, the people living alongside us.
Who’s in it. About Time stars Domhnall Gleeson as Tim Lake, Rachel McAdams as Mary, Bill Nighy as Dad and Lydia Wilson as Kit Kat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, About Time has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $87.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch About Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of About Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch About Time (2013)?
- In US, About Time is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is About Time worth watching?
- About Time holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in About Time?
- About Time stars Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Lydia Wilson and Lindsay Duncan.
- When was About Time released?
- About Time was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.